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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.38, 846.49 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.38, 846.49 and 347.88 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.38 : 846.49 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.38/846.49 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.38x = 846.49 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.38x = 294,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,476.94/613.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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